Tuesday October 31, 2017


Book Truck is coming tomorrow. 
If you did not already return the blue form at the beginning of the school year with your child's library card number, please send in the number with your child tomorrow so they can get a book from the book truck. 

Thank you!! 

Have a safe and fun night! 

Naturalization Project
If you are interested in being a part of the Naturalization project for Royal Oak School, you are invited to attend a meeting at Royal Oak School November 2, 2017 at 7pm.  

Circle of Courage
Circle of Courage Spotlight
Lily and Merab
November 3

1 student will be chosen each Friday to present on the circle of courage. The selected student will receive a letter home that details what is expected in their presentation. We are looking forward to learning more about each other and how we relate in the 4 quadrants of the circle of courage. See below for the details of the circle of courage:

The Circle of Courage student will be announced once a week. The student will have until their presentation date to collect the following items to share with the class.
Independence
·    An artifact your child is proud of and demonstrates independence. i.e. piece of art, writing, project, or video of dance
Mastery
·    An artifact that demonstrates a skill or activity your child has mastered. i.e. medals, awards, and certificates
Belonging
·     Photograph (no more than 3) that shows belonging along with some of the traditions you have as a family. i.e. Family photo, playing with others, family vacation, holiday traditions, cultural traditions,  sports team, class photo.
Generosity
·     Family Letter: Family members will be responsible for writing a letter to the class telling us how special your child is to you. Send the letter in a sealed envelope to the school with your child for their presentation date. I will read the letter to the class during our circle meetings when your child is presenting their artifacts. The content of the letter is up to you, but you may wish to choose from one of the following ideas: Describe special or funny stories about your child for the class to hear, tell us some interesting facts (no more then 3) we may not know about your child, send silly or special pictures with a letter describing the picture, or write a short story with your child as the main character. You may also send a video for the class to watch if you choose.

After your child has had the opportunity to share, his or her classmates will recognize your child as our Circle of Courage student of the day by writing about how they see your child demonstrating one of the four quadrants on the Circle of Courage. We appreciate your participation in our Circle of Courage Spotlight and look forward to getting to know your child better and build a caring classroom community!




****Home Reading****
-Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive.




           

Important dates
Wednesday Nov. 1 – Picture orders due
Wednesday Nov. 1 – Book truck (Calgary Library)
Thursday Nov. 2 – Royal Oak Naturalization meeting 7pm

Wednesday Nov. 8 – Picture retake day

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